Oral Histories Map
Brian Kraft created the Washington DC Oral History Map through a grant from the DC Oral History Collaborative. (more…)
Lack of Guidelines, 5g Installation – Testimony to DC Council
On February 26, 2021, Beth Purcell offered this testimony on behalf of CHRS to the Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Transportation and the Environment.
Removing Security Barrier, US Capitol
On February 23, 2021, the Society released the statement below to members of Congress, including Rep. Eleanor Norton, and others. Subject: Removing intrusive security barrier around the US Capitol (more…)
Urging Temporary Halt, 5G Installations Pending Guidance
On February 18, 2021 CHRS sent the following email and attachment to Matthew Marcou at DDOT: (more…)
Pennsylvania Ave SE Streetlights – comments 2019
On April 8, 2019, the Society sent this letter to DDOT regarding plans for streetlights on Pennsylvania Ave. SE. (more…)
Exploring House History in the Time of COVID – Preservation Cafe
This event was recorded: Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 6:30 pm, Maygene Daniels an architectural archivist, will present a virtual Preservation Cafe, “Exploring House History in the Time of COVID.”
Washington Post on Union Station Redevelopment
The Post reported December 27, 2020 on the problems with the FRA plan for Union Station, citing many of the same issues that CHRS raised in our comments on the draft environmental impact statement that we filed in September 2020. See below. (more…)
DDOT Planning on the Hill – Community Forum
Wednesday, December 16, 2020, two District Department of Transportation (DDOT) planning officials discussed the planning and environmental process on Capitol Hill, with a focus on the DDOT’s planning and implementation of its transportation corridor revitalization projects on Pennsylvania and Maryland Avenue. Handouts available for those who missed the presentation. (more…)